Phnom Penh Area Guide: Pou Senchey
Pou Senchey is the western district (Khan) of Phnom Penh. It is subdivided into 7 communes (Sangkats). Phnom Penh International Airport is also situated in the district, along the Russian Federation Blvd. The neighborhood around Phnom Penh International Airport and Veng Sreng Blvd. are the most populated section of the district.
It is home to an abundance of factories and dry ports. Most of the residents in the district work in factories, so you will find many local street food stands and convenience stores that sell affordable goods, but expect balanced quality. The presence of K Mall is also a point-changing factor that absorbs the influx of population to the district.
Livability
Pou Senchey offers a local vibe of residential options. There is only 1 condominium block to supply the market demand. Most of the other options are in the mid-range gated neighborhoods.
The most convenient areas of the district are Phnom Penh International Airport and Veng Sreng Blvd. In front of the airport, there is a plethora of Chinese convenience stores, restaurants, and company offices due to the Chinese population in the section. Meanwhile, Veng Sreng Blvd. neighborhood gathers most factory workers. K Mall is the most popular and hottest shopping hotspot in the section, offering everything you need.
Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone
Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone is publicly listed under the symbol “PPSP”. The zone spans more than 357 hectares, and more than 80 foreign businesses from fifteen different countries have invested there. They employ over 15,000 both Cambodian and international employees. Resulted in many low-cost gated residential communities.
Useful Info at a Glance
Supermarkets
Name | Operation Hours | Address |
K Mall | 09:00 am – 10:00 pm | Veng Sreng Blvd. |
7-Eleven PTT Airport (Phnom Penh) | 24/7 | Russian Federation Blvd. |
AEON MaxValu Express Bodiaju | 08:30 am – 09:00 pm | Bodiaju Residence |
- These are just selected options.
Click on the link for another area guide: Phnom Penh Area Guide: Prampir Makara (7 Makara)